Esther 3:2 And all the king's servants, that were in the king's gate, bowed, and reverenced Haman: for the king had so commanded concerning him. But Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence. 3 Then the king's servants, which were in the king's gate, said unto Mordecai, Why transgressest thou the king's commandment?
And because of this, the true worship of God would dictate that all true worshipers should not bow, nor should they appear to almost bow. Mordecai must stand tall and yet humble, keeping the true worship of God intact, and refusing inroads to the contrary, whenever, and wherever they exist.
Mordecai refused, and though he was harassed and persuaded daily, he continued to demur, because if he did, he would not merely be worshiping Haman, he would be worshiping the devil, for Haman would just become the vessel to take Mordecai’s worship to the prince of darkness.
Mortal man does not handle worship well, for it was designed for God alone, who is worthy to receive it. Therefore, when persons bow in reverential worship before any man, that veneration goes directly to the one who authored all counterfeit forms of worship, and he then gives the nod of approval, and receipt of such worship.
Esther 3:4 Now it came to pass, when they spoke daily unto him, and he hearkened not unto them, that they told Haman, to see whether Mordecai's matters would stand: for he had told them that he was a Jew. 5 And when Haman saw that Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence, then was Haman full of wrath.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!